Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist to deliver in-home evaluations and individualized treatment plans, helping patients regain independence.

You will assess functional abilities, implement therapies, educate families on home safety, monitor progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic, high-quality care for patients in mid‑Michigan from our Jackson hospital campus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist program.
• Michigan state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and dependable vehicle insured as required by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional abilities and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve patients’ independence in daily activities.
• Educate patients and their families on adaptive techniques and home safety.
• Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Home Health

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Home safety education

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Home Health Care

• Full-time

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Therapist - Occup Home Health

Job Title

About the Department

Join our dedicated Home Health team at Henry Ford Health, serving patients across mid-Michigan from our Jackson hospital campus. As a trusted community anchor, we provide high-quality care in a close-knit, welcoming environment surrounded by lakes, parks, and small-town charm. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to thrive in their home setting.

Role Overview

As a Home Care Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care through comprehensive assessment, development, and implementation of individualized treatment programs. You will support patients in your homes, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life. Your work directly impacts patient outcomes and their ability to live fulfilling lives.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Assess patients¿ functional abilities and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve patients¿ independence in daily activities.
• Educate patients and their families on adaptive techniques and home safety.
• Monitor progress and revise treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist program; Bachelor¿s or Master¿s degree required.
• Licensure in the State of Michigan as an Occupational Therapist.
• Valid Michigan driver¿s license and dependable vehicle insured as required by the State of Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Home Care experience preferred.

What We Offer

Join a collaborative environment where you can grow your career, contribute to mission-driven work, and engage in continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist program; Bachelors or Master's degree required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensure in the State of Michigan as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Requires valid Michigan driver's license and dependable vehicle insured as required by the State of Michigan.

Home Care experience preferred.